Norepinephrine, also known as noradrenaline, is both a hormone and a brain neurotransmitter or chemical.
Research suggests that norepinephrine Norepinephrine plays a role in mood, attention, and stress.
When levels of this chemical are too low, you may experience symptoms of depression or other mood problems.
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What Is Norephinephrine?
What Does Norepinephrine Do?
Norepinephrine plays a role in attention and the body’sfight or flight response.
Heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration increase.
Conditions Affected by Norepinephrine
Norephinephrine has been linked to several health conditions.
The impact can vary depending on whether the levels are too high or too low.
Other medications that are used to modify norepinephrine activity include norepinephrine antagonists, beta-blockers, and amphetamines.
Effexor inhibits the reabsorption of serotonin quite a bit more than it does norepinephrine.
Khedezla is an extended-release tablet.Chemically, they work very similarly to Cymbalta.
Fetzima inhibits norepinephrine reabsorption twice as much as serotonin reabsorption, making it unique among the SNRIs.
Effective stress management helps keep norepinephrine levels in balance.
Medications can help rebalance your norepinephrine levels and improve your symptoms.
Talk to your doctor about which treatments might be the most helpful for you.
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